but if the cloud was not lifted up, they would not set out until it was lifted up,

Whenever the cloud was lifted up from the tent, the Israelis would set out on their journey,

The form of a hand reached out and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between the earth and sky, brought me toward Jerusalem, and in visions that came from God took me through the doors of the inner gate that faced north, where an image that provoked God's jealous anger had been erected.

The cherubim lifted their wings and rose above the earth while I watched. They went out, along with their wheels, and stood at the entrance to the east gate of the LORD's Temple as the glory of Israel's God remained above, covering them.

Later, he led them out as far as Bethany, lifted up his hands, and blessed them.